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North

Published on July 23, 2009

I don’t do “UP” well – that’s sort of a family joke around here, referring to my terrible fear of heights. Well, I don’t do NORTH well, either.  And that’s another thing the kids have been teasing me about for years.  Way back, when Pop’s mother was still alive, we often went up to Philadelphia […]


Sewing notion

Published on July 12, 2009

For years, I’ve been using a “mouse” pincushion that was my mother’s.  As her eyes failed and she could no longer see to use her sewing things, she gave many of them to me. And last week, the local store had “sewing notions” all 50% off!!   And I thought of that sad old mouse.  And […]


Independence Day – July 4

Published on July 4, 2009

    Happy 4th!!  I’m celebrating by working my shift and then coming back in 8 hours later and pulling another one.  (the pursuit of happiness part in the Declaration does not apply here)   Have a great, safe holiday!